HIPAA changes on the way for covered providers - Chiropractic Economics

HIPAA changes on the way for covered providers Chiropractic Economics A number of rules are finally making their way through the system in relationship to HIPAA, HiTECH and Stage II Meaningful Use. At the end of March 2012, "regzilla" or the "mega rule" was submitted to OMB. This rule is intended to encompass all of the ...

Business Partners: A New Risk to Health Data Security? - iHealthBeat

Business Partners: A New Risk to Health Data Security? iHealthBeat The HIPAA Privacy Rule refers to third parties as "business associates" and defines them as individuals or organizations that handle protected health information, or PHI, in the course of working with a covered entity. The category may cover a range of ...

HIPAA Regulations and Discrimination: How to Stay Protected - HR.BLR.com

HIPAA Regulations and Discrimination: How to Stay Protected HR.BLR.com Even when you're following HIPAA regulations to the letter, some employees may believe they are subject to discrimination by wellness programs on the basis of their health status, disability or age. So how do you maintain health information privacy ...

Feds Step Up HIPAA Compliance Audits - Connecticut Law Tribune

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Feds Step Up HIPAA Compliance Audits Connecticut Law Tribune Notably, the sample audit notification letter that OCR made available on its web site states: “We expect . . . your full cooperation and support and remind you of your cooperation obligations under the HIPAA Enforcement Rule.” This is not a minor point ... and more »

Independent HIPAA Audit and BAA Prompts Ballard Benefit Works to Select Online ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Independent HIPAA Audit and BAA Prompts Ballard Benefit Works to Select Online ... MarketWatch (press release) In addition, they were required to adhere to all HIPAA privacy and security regulations. While searching for a HIPAA compliant cloud provider that would meet their high standards, Ballard Benefit Works found many companies claiming to be HIPAA ... and more »